Publications

Zhang, Y., Dixon, T., & Conrad, K. (2009). Rap Music Videos and African American Women’s Body Image: The Moderating Role of Ethnic Identity. Journal of Communication, 59, 262-278. Top communication article of 2009 selected by the editor as having a wide appeal to JOC readers.

Dixon, T., Zhang, Y., & Conrad, K. (2009). Self-esteem, Misogyny and Afrocentricity: An examination of the relationship between rap music consumption and African American Perceptions. Group Processes and Intergroup Relations, 12, 345-360.

Zhang, Y., & Krcmar, M. (2004). Effects of television viewing of sexual content on behavioral intentions in priming and no-priming conditions: A cultivation analysis from a theory of reasoned action perspective. Paper presented at the International Communication Association 2004 Convention, New Orleans.

Zhang, Y. (2003). A test of mediating effects on parental support and adolescents’ academic performance. Paper presented at the National Communication Association 2004 Convention, Miami.